Ethics

Question 1

deontology definition and example

Answer 1

is the act right or wrong in itself (eg the patients right to refuse treatment)

do what you think is right (remember by; DENtists think theyre right)

Question 2

consequentialism definition

Answer 2

whether an action is right or wrong depending on the consequences

does the end result justify the means

Question 3

utilitarianism definition and example

Answer 3

acting to maximise the greatest happiness in the greatest number of people (eg triaging)

Question 4

communitarianism/community ethics definition and example

Answer 4

is the act good for everyone that will be affected by the act (eg vaccination programme)

Question 5

4 types of biomedical ethics (beauchamp and childress)

Answer 5

respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice

Question 6

respect for autonomy definition

Answer 6

respect for a persons free will and capacity of independent decision making

Question 7

beneficence definition

Answer 7

balance of benefits against the risk and the costs for that specific person

acting in the best interest of the person

Question 8

non-maleficence definition

Answer 8

do no harm

remember bc NOn-maleficence = do NO harm

Question 9

justice

Answer 9

fair distribution of benefits, risks, costs, social justice etc

treat patients equally

Question 10

virtue theory (virtue ethics)

Answer 10

good person doing good things

“am I being honest to myself and consistent in my acts?” Professionalism and moral character matter most